@@Nick_englishGuru I hope it's the case, because doing all of this for free is really nice of him. It doesn't always seem so, but trust me putting all of that together is a lot of work
I'm the worship leader at my church, and lately I have noticed my voice is slowly fading away, and I'm losing my voice... sooooo... I realized that I need to figure out how to avoid this roblem! Lol. You definitely have helped me out!! THANK YOU so much! God Bless YOU.
Nice job! Voice teacher of 30+ years here. Appreciate you sharing and showing examples. "A singer is as good as the breath they take, then how they manage it."
timestamps of exercises straight and tall posture 5:16 breathing 6:45 1.5 octave lip trill for males 8:36 &females 9:06 1.5 octave ng for males 11:20 and females 11:42 1.5 octave gee for males 13:10and females 13:27 1.5 octave no for males 14:55 and females 15:19 1.5 octave nuh for males 16:00 and females 16:16 1.5 octave mum(yawny) for males 20:00 and females 20:23 tip 21:35 mental exercise 22:53
Nice job! Voice teacher of 30+ years here. Appreciate you sharing and showing examples. "A singer is as good as the breath they take, then how they manage it."
This is one of my biggest problems. I get scared of high notes and always strain or miss it. Thank you. This is the first day of actually seeking real help. As I am just starting to perform other than church or karaoke. Thank you!❤
Just found you! First night after 3yrs singing with a choral group. As a soprano my thought was fighting with me and Handel was an accomplis! You helped. Thanks!
This is by far the most helpful lesson I’ve found on UA-cam and the fact that you’re not even charging really makes a difference and the urge to even invest. This is really great. Thank you so much for this video.
I decided to learn to sing professionally so thats how I found your videos. What you teach helps my overall body tension and communication. My neck and jaw pain is less too. Your videos have been uplifting for my mental health too. So wonderful and positive, thank you.
Oh good LORD! One time through that video made HUGE difference. That was amazing. Immediately before this video I did 3 embarrassing runs through of Drops of Jupiter, and immediately after, it was a performance I was proud of! Thank you.
I really wanna thank you Matt. I'm currently working on becoming a singer. My cousin is actually a vocal coach and she says she would love to help me sing. But she hasn't been able to see me due to other issues. I've been watching you since 2020 and it's 2023. Thanks to you, I can belt, do whistle notes, and somehow hit an A6, and I'm 14. Thank you for everything
Timestamps for you guys! (2:44) Definition of vocal strain Sources of vocal strain (6:39) Breathing in the wrong place (9:30) The Tongue (16:31) Larynx 10 Exercises To Eliminate Vocal Strain (5:15) The Tall Posture (6:50) Singing from the Diaphragm (7:40) 1.5 Octave Lip Trill (11:20) 1.5 Octave “Ng” (12:14) 1.5 Octave “Gee” (13:52) 1.5 Octave “No” (15:33) 1.5 Octave “Nuh” (18:11) 1.5 Octave “Mum” (20:46) Narrow the vowel (22:46) Imagine you’re on top of the note
I have watched dozens and dozens of videos on how to get rid of vocal strain or tension. And nothing has worked. But your video literally changed EVERYTHING! You made it very easy and simple to understand, and now i don't tense when im singing! 😃 Thank you so so so much!
Joined a band 6 months ago and have averaged 4-9 sets a weekend. This is the first time my muscles are exhausted. Now keep in mind I’m not the lead but still sing 60-70% of the set and these exercises really hit all the sore spots. Great video thank you for the exercises. Definitely will be using them all week to shape up and last the rest of the busy season 👍
I just subscribed. I took voice lessons when I was 19, I am 45. I have an event coming up to sing in two weeks so I want to practice but not strain. My vocal teacher said I am high soprano, but I tend to struggle on the lower notes. So I appreciate this video so much!
This is exactly what I needed! I’m having a performance in a few weeks and during a rehearsal today I almost strained my vocals. Your channel is a treasure!! Thank you.
This fundamentally changes my understanding of how the voice works. I did not realize that vocal strain is more than and often is outside the voice box. The way I learned to use my voice was with all the focus in my throat on producing sound because that’s where the sound is actually made. But I had to relearn how use my voice to remove that strain, but it seems I have only moved the strain to my core instead of training to remove the strain entirely. This video has taught me more than any teacher or tutor has ever taught me about how to produce vocal sounds without hurting myself. Thank you
I am a language therapist so having a good sounding voice is essential. I am working with a voice therapist and laryngologist. I had Covid about a year ago and that’s what my voice problem started and then it started getting better this past April and then I got sick again with some sort of upper respiratory problem and went back to having difficulties with the raspiness again when I talk. Would love any pointers to have a speedy recovery and get this problem permanently fixed.
Thank you for helping me add strength and elegance to my voice. I have a higher range now than I did in my 20s and I’ve not been practising. However, l won’t take it for granted anymore!
leaving a comment to boost viewership, hope this reaches more people because what youre doing is super helpful! thank you for taking the time to teach us :)
Thanks for the advice! I'm trying to eliminate strain when singing in my upper register and I've found that the way I try and do it has simply made it worse. This is great!
You actually helped my voice omg!! I was wondering why after singing 2 songs my voice is already in pain. I didn’t realise I was straining because the note sounded perfectly fine! Thank you!😊
Hey. My local Theater is doing Newsies and I’m auditioning for Kathrine. If you don’t know who she is or what the musical is, in her solo she has to belt a high E. So I have been bing watching your videos to work up to that. It’s really helping! You’re AMZING
I liked this because he's free, passionate and genius in musical matters ..... I was struggling to find a vocal trainer to stick to and not wasting my energy & time in searching. Lemme be stable and develop my fkn voice
As a beginner singer , I knew I wanted to get better but I didn't knew what defines a good singer . Please make a vedio on what defines a good singer alone so that we know our goals .
I have a thyroid problem and when singing my voice gets course like or twitches. I really love to sing indian karaoke. I speak only English and dont even understand hindi. I grew up with with indian songs. I catches this faster than English songs. You are so awesome n blessed. Taking lessons from you now. Thanks bro.
This is incredible I just found your video and it helped me so much, I’ve been struggling with straining and when I sang my song after following your video I almost scared myself with how good I sounded compared to before. THANK 👏🏼YOU👏🏼💕
Man you rock! You explain everything so clear. It almost seems easy. Can't wait to start. (Although the lip thrill itself fysically seems impossible to perform ) Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
@@ramseyvoicestudio hahaha. It does. I tried during my 1,5 hours drive to my parents (alone in the car, no embarrassing moments...) And I tried a little too long and got a little too dizzy 😆
Literally SO helpful, dude!!! I was so worried about strain and at the same time so insecure about what it really means and how to avoid it. Thanks a lot :)
This is great info. I sing in a band that has chosen some really challenging songs to spice up our set list. I put these lessons into practice and within a couple of hours I could notice less strain and more ease of range. I'm going to record myself tomorrow and compare it to another recording in three weeks.
Great video. Thank you. Your advise has helped me hit some higher notes whilst recording my own song. I was straining to hit one line and now it sounds great.
That strain is exactly my problem! I do get pretty decent vocal recordings done when I have enough time between the takes to recover from the most strained parts (=the higher notes), but I really struggle when trying to sing a song in one take…not to talk about multiple tough songs live on stage. Gotta give these exercises a try! 😊
yes I agree with the tongue tension!! Probably my biggest problem especially when singing high operatic notes as well as high belts! I liked the "ng" neutral exercise to start with!
I noticed a big difference right away, today, as I watched this. I'm going into opera (baritone here) and I was getting tired of straining. But most of my strain comes from trying to resonate/project my voice.
Thank you for your easy to understand lessons. I have just recently started performing again, after a very long time. I find that at my age, my voice has changed a bit. I am 69 yrs young. I sing soft rock and worship songs. Any lessons for us older folks? I am using what you are teaching.
Sir, before watching this video I have been practicing the other tutorials of hitting high notes. But the next day, my voice got strained and I can't sing anymore, on that day. Then I understood, nothing should be done beyond the limit. This video really helped me, to know more about the science behind voice.
I've been playing guitar & singing for years. Many people like my singing voice, but I've been told by "real singers/professionals" that I'm not singing properly. I'm trying to learn more about my range & singing from the correct place (my gut, my chest? - still not quite sure). I'm not sure about breathing properly while singing either. I'll check out more of your lessons. Thanks!
Just joined a Barber Shop choir and have been allocated to the Lead section. This is great because quite often I know the songs having sung them when they were on teh radio or similar. But, I cannot get the high A (interestingly that was the first note you demonstrated 😂). I worry that I will never be able to achieve it, so these exercises I hope will help.👍👍😉
@@ramseyvoicestudio hey so I got rid of the tongue tension with you after the next day! But I still have something else, I have tension on the neck near the bottom of the larynx and I after singing something it feels as if I swallowed something and it got stuck in my throat if I swallow it goes away but it still is there and Idea what it could be. Thank you for helping me seen massive improvement because of you
I think you're still experiencing tension, here's another lesson about the larynx which is what you may be feeling: ua-cam.com/video/_aJ3nklxkbo/v-deo.html
@@ramseyvoicestudio Hi Ramsey I watched the video but it seems it did not work and I started getting a sharp pain in my ear when I sing its like if I wore headphones too long but I have not and think its something singing related, do you have a video that this could be tied with?
i know you wont notice me but you really want to help singers, you are giving without taking or expecting something, you deserve a million
Thanks bro! I noticed
Big ups
same thoughts
Well, he expect new clients, doesn't he?
@@Nick_englishGuru I hope it's the case, because doing all of this for free is really nice of him. It doesn't always seem so, but trust me putting all of that together is a lot of work
I'm the worship leader at my church, and lately I have noticed my voice is slowly fading away, and I'm losing my voice... sooooo... I realized that I need to figure out how to avoid this roblem! Lol. You definitely have helped me out!! THANK YOU so much! God Bless YOU.
Avoid cold water, dairy, nuts,. You can mix honey n lime with warm water. ...n gargle.
I'm a singer at my church to 😅and I am looking at this so I can stop straining my voice
Nice job! Voice teacher of 30+ years here. Appreciate you sharing and showing examples. "A singer is as good as the breath they take, then how they manage it."
timestamps of exercises
straight and tall posture 5:16
breathing 6:45
1.5 octave lip trill for males 8:36 &females 9:06
1.5 octave ng for males 11:20 and females 11:42
1.5 octave gee for males 13:10and females 13:27
1.5 octave no for males 14:55 and females 15:19
1.5 octave nuh for males 16:00 and females 16:16
1.5 octave mum(yawny) for males 20:00 and females 20:23
tip 21:35
mental exercise 22:53
thanks!
Nice job! Voice teacher of 30+ years here. Appreciate you sharing and showing examples. "A singer is as good as the breath they take, then how they manage it."
This is one of my biggest problems. I get scared of high notes and always strain or miss it. Thank you. This is the first day of actually seeking real help. As I am just starting to perform other than church or karaoke. Thank you!❤
❤
You are confident enough to do it!
same😭 im always being asked to learn songs at my church but i’m losing my voice so bad rn
I can do the literal putty high without tightening but once I open my mouth it tightens. I cannot translate the exercise through application
That mental shift of being on top of the note is a great deal for me. Thanks Ramsey
Just found you! First night after 3yrs singing with a choral group. As a soprano my thought was fighting with me and Handel was an accomplis! You helped. Thanks!
U deserve a million.
Thanks bro
This is by far the most helpful lesson I’ve found on UA-cam and the fact that you’re not even charging really makes a difference and the urge to even invest. This is really great. Thank you so much for this video.
I decided to learn to sing professionally so thats how I found your videos. What you teach helps my overall body tension and communication. My neck and jaw pain is less too. Your videos have been uplifting for my mental health too. So wonderful and positive, thank you.
Oh good LORD! One time through that video made HUGE difference. That was amazing. Immediately before this video I did 3 embarrassing runs through of Drops of Jupiter, and immediately after, it was a performance I was proud of! Thank you.
I really wanna thank you Matt. I'm currently working on becoming a singer. My cousin is actually a vocal coach and she says she would love to help me sing. But she hasn't been able to see me due to other issues. I've been watching you since 2020 and it's 2023. Thanks to you, I can belt, do whistle notes, and somehow hit an A6, and I'm 14. Thank you for everything
Timestamps for you guys!
(2:44) Definition of vocal strain
Sources of vocal strain
(6:39) Breathing in the wrong place
(9:30) The Tongue
(16:31) Larynx
10 Exercises To Eliminate Vocal Strain
(5:15) The Tall Posture
(6:50) Singing from the Diaphragm
(7:40) 1.5 Octave Lip Trill
(11:20) 1.5 Octave “Ng”
(12:14) 1.5 Octave “Gee”
(13:52) 1.5 Octave “No”
(15:33) 1.5 Octave “Nuh”
(18:11) 1.5 Octave “Mum”
(20:46) Narrow the vowel
(22:46) Imagine you’re on top of the note
nice!
I have watched dozens and dozens of videos on how to get rid of vocal strain or tension. And nothing has worked. But your video literally changed EVERYTHING! You made it very easy and simple to understand, and now i don't tense when im singing! 😃 Thank you so so so much!
EXCELLENT,,,BRAVO. I HAVE TAKEN A MANY VOCAL LESSONS. NEVER HAVE I HAD SUCH AN MARVALOUS LESSON.
Joined a band 6 months ago and have averaged 4-9 sets a weekend. This is the first time my muscles are exhausted. Now keep in mind I’m not the lead but still sing 60-70% of the set and these exercises really hit all the sore spots. Great video thank you for the exercises. Definitely will be using them all week to shape up and last the rest of the busy season 👍
I just subscribed. I took voice lessons when I was 19, I am 45. I have an event coming up to sing in two weeks so I want to practice but not strain. My vocal teacher said I am high soprano, but I tend to struggle on the lower notes. So I appreciate this video so much!
Wow I did not know I was capable of singing like this! Got me crying. Thank you so so soo much!
This is the best video ever! In a very short second I manged to achieve what you are teaching. Thanks a million! You have a new subscriber for life...
This is exactly what I needed! I’m having a performance in a few weeks and during a rehearsal today I almost strained my vocals. Your channel is a treasure!! Thank you.
This fundamentally changes my understanding of how the voice works. I did not realize that vocal strain is more than and often is outside the voice box.
The way I learned to use my voice was with all the focus in my throat on producing sound because that’s where the sound is actually made. But I had to relearn how use my voice to remove that strain, but it seems I have only moved the strain to my core instead of training to remove the strain entirely.
This video has taught me more than any teacher or tutor has ever taught me about how to produce vocal sounds without hurting myself.
Thank you
I am a language therapist so having a good sounding voice is essential. I am working with a voice therapist and laryngologist. I had Covid about a year ago and that’s what my voice problem started and then it started getting better this past April and then I got sick again with some sort of upper respiratory problem and went back to having difficulties with the raspiness again when I talk. Would love any pointers to have a speedy recovery and get this problem permanently fixed.
Thank you for helping me add strength and elegance to my voice.
I have a higher range now than I did in my 20s and I’ve not been
practising. However, l won’t take it for granted anymore!
Best description of what causes vocal strain I’ve heard and needed to hear!!! Thank you 🙏
my favorite videos about singin of all time gosh this is a must watch for any singers
After having vocal tension for years and not knowing why, finally this video has made me realise what ive been doing wrong thank you!!
leaving a comment to boost viewership, hope this reaches more people because what youre doing is super helpful! thank you for taking the time to teach us :)
Thanks for the advice! I'm trying to eliminate strain when singing in my upper register and I've found that the way I try and do it has simply made it worse. This is great!
You truly put your whole heart into your lessons! Thank you so much for bringing us these wonderful exercises. You deserve the best! 🥰❤️
Thank you so much!
You actually helped my voice omg!! I was wondering why after singing 2 songs my voice is already in pain. I didn’t realise I was straining because the note sounded perfectly fine! Thank you!😊
Thank you for teaching me something I didn't know. Things far as singing was made easier for me. God bless you!
you're welcome!
thanks. it felt better already. Increasing voice range tips would be great.
8:39 LipTrill
11:30 NG
13:11 GEE
14:56 NO ;(
16:02 NUH
20:05 MUM
helpful
BLESS YOU for this comment :)
A collection of some of the best tips and exercises. Thank you!
Okay you are seriously the best vocal coach on UA-cam. You have the best dissection and explanations of the inner workings of the voice! 🥰
Wow, thank you Lisa!
You were born to be a teacher! 🫶
Hey. My local Theater is doing Newsies and I’m auditioning for Kathrine. If you don’t know who she is or what the musical is, in her solo she has to belt a high E. So I have been bing watching your videos to work up to that. It’s really helping! You’re AMZING
here's my lesson on belting:
ramseyvoice.com/belting/
and best of luck in your show
I liked this because he's free, passionate and genius in musical matters ..... I was struggling to find a vocal trainer to stick to and not wasting my energy & time in searching. Lemme be stable and develop my fkn voice
This video is pure magic. Thank you so much!
Everything already feels a little easier and less strained, I can't wait to keep practicing :>
Hey, How's it going so far?
Hey, How’s it going so far? :3
Loved watching this !
As a beginner singer , I knew I wanted to get better but I didn't knew what defines a good singer . Please make a vedio on what defines a good singer alone so that we know our goals .
You've been helping me get better every day man
Aw thanks Ryan!
I am really really enjoying your class very much
I can’t keep that lip trill going for long.
The most helpful tip in this video is imagining that I’m on top of a note. Thanks!
I have a thyroid problem and when singing my voice gets course like or twitches. I really love to sing indian karaoke. I speak only English and dont even understand hindi. I grew up with with indian songs. I catches this faster than English songs. You are so awesome n blessed. Taking lessons from you now. Thanks bro.
Bravo Matt! very helpful. I finally understand how to access my mixed voice instead of moving directly to falsetto. Bravo
Gm in my opinion your are the best music teacher for me continue with good work God bless and keep and let his face upon you ❤
Yes ! Supper help not strained my voice thanks
BIG THANK YOU! I want to sing well or at least decently so badly. I'm so glad i found this video tonight. 😄
You say sing it 'like you're english' - me sat in my house in wiltshire with a cup of tea while it's raining outside
Already got that covered
Straight to the point no talking bs great exercises
This is incredible I just found your video and it helped me so much, I’ve been struggling with straining and when I sang my song after following your video I almost scared myself with how good I sounded compared to before. THANK 👏🏼YOU👏🏼💕
Man you rock! You explain everything so clear. It almost seems easy. Can't wait to start. (Although the lip thrill itself fysically seems impossible to perform ) Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
it does take practice
@@ramseyvoicestudio hahaha. It does. I tried during my 1,5 hours drive to my parents (alone in the car, no embarrassing moments...) And I tried a little too long and got a little too dizzy 😆
I never comment on videos but this was a great lesson. Totally worth the time spent to listen and will subscribe
Excellent advice. I like the mental note lesson. Think of being on top of the note. Geesh, that works!
I'm slowly improving by watching your videos
Thank you
Rounding the vowel for me on high notes and adjusting my feet to hip length apart really helped me! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
You are a great teacher ❤❤❤
Sing Without Straining: 10 Exercises to Eliminate Tension and Free Your Voice
5:18 - Tall posture
6:45 Breathing in the wrong place
7:57 - 1.5 Octave Lip Trill
11:29 - 1.5 Octave NG
12:35 - 1.5 Octave GEE
14:37 - Octave Repeat "NO"
15:54 - Octave Repeat "NUH"
19:14 - 1.5 Octave "MUM"
21:40 - Narrow the Vowel
22:46 - Last Exercise
thanks
Thank you
Thank you very much! Greetings from Greece!
Literally SO helpful, dude!!! I was so worried about strain and at the same time so insecure about what it really means and how to avoid it. Thanks a lot :)
This is great info. I sing in a band that has chosen some really challenging songs to spice up our set list. I put these lessons into practice and within a couple of hours I could notice less strain and more ease of range. I'm going to record myself tomorrow and compare it to another recording in three weeks.
You're a great teacher
I really appreciate you for sharing those techniques. God bless your heart.
You are fantastic.
You are amazing!!! I have been watching SO many different videos of so many different people and this one was exactly what I needed. ThNAK YOU
Great video. Thank you. Your advise has helped me hit some higher notes whilst recording my own song. I was straining to hit one line and now it sounds great.
That strain is exactly my problem! I do get pretty decent vocal recordings done when I have enough time between the takes to recover from the most strained parts (=the higher notes), but I really struggle when trying to sing a song in one take…not to talk about multiple tough songs live on stage. Gotta give these exercises a try! 😊
Your lessons are incredible 😉
Oh wow thanks Mathis!
Thanks so much. The last two tricks worked real magic on me.❤
I was doing the exercises and I was like "WoOw it works!" ty so much 💓
Excellent pal!
Wow I wish I knew about the tongue years ago. That really changed my voice instantly.
I want you to make a video, teaching us how to open up our vocal cords and how to thicken them!
yes I agree with the tongue tension!! Probably my biggest problem especially when singing high operatic notes as well as high belts! I liked the "ng" neutral exercise to start with!
Yes Cinderella, tongue tension is so common, especially on high notes!
You are soo amazing...thanks a lot..please can we share contact so you help me more
I've learnt a lot beacuse of u, u have helped me get so much better at my singing and for free I can't thank u enough😊
Nice voice training am learning fast💖👏
excellent
THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!❤
So informative, thank you! I seem to tense my throat (somewhere) a lot when very consciously singing or even speaking
such a great energy. I find your tips so useful. keep up the great work and thanks.
Great lesson! Thank you so much for making these videos 🥰 You are an amazing coach!
Thank you so much Matt ~ I'm soaking up your amazing direction ❣
Wonderful lesson watching you from Zambia ❤
I noticed a big difference right away, today, as I watched this. I'm going into opera (baritone here) and I was getting tired of straining. But most of my strain comes from trying to resonate/project my voice.
I’m a singer from Cameroon I really love ur works
Thank you for your easy to understand lessons. I have just recently started performing again, after a very long time. I find that at my age, my voice has changed a bit. I am 69 yrs young. I sing soft rock and worship songs. Any lessons for us older folks? I am using what you are teaching.
I really enjoy your very detailed advice, which is really helpful, thank you so much! You have a very big heart!
Thank you so much!
changing the vowel is such a great tip!
great, thanks
I really needed that help!
You got it Edisa!
Very helpful! Going to practice now ...
Great lesson. Could you please give some exercises for we singers with TMJ? Thanks
I would recommend seeing a Doctor to help address TMJ
Sir, before watching this video I have been practicing the other tutorials of hitting high notes. But the next day, my voice got strained and I can't sing anymore, on that day. Then I understood, nothing should be done beyond the limit. This video really helped me, to know more about the science behind voice.
so true, sorry you learned that way
I’m so glad I found your channel!
excellent, welcome
Your training is like a motivation🙏 ☺️
I've been playing guitar & singing for years. Many people like my singing voice, but I've been told by "real singers/professionals" that I'm not singing properly. I'm trying to learn more about my range & singing from the correct place (my gut, my chest? - still not quite sure). I'm not sure about breathing properly while singing either. I'll check out more of your lessons. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your teaching! It's really useful
You're so welcome Ginny!
Just joined a Barber Shop choir and have been allocated to the Lead section. This is great because quite often I know the songs having sung them when they were on teh radio or similar. But, I cannot get the high A (interestingly that was the first note you demonstrated 😂). I worry that I will never be able to achieve it, so these exercises I hope will help.👍👍😉
Can u do one for clearing throat
Super helpful!! Thaaaank you :)
thank you for this I have been having this problem with my tongue causing a tension.
hope it helps
@@ramseyvoicestudio hey so I got rid of the tongue tension with you after the next day! But I still have something else, I have tension on the neck near the bottom of the larynx and I after singing something it feels as if I swallowed something and it got stuck in my throat if I swallow it goes away but it still is there and Idea what it could be. Thank you for helping me seen massive improvement because of you
I think you're still experiencing tension, here's another lesson about the larynx which is what you may be feeling:
ua-cam.com/video/_aJ3nklxkbo/v-deo.html
@@ramseyvoicestudio Hi Ramsey I watched the video but it seems it did not work and I started getting a sharp pain in my ear when I sing its like if I wore headphones too long but I have not and think its something singing related, do you have a video that this could be tied with?
@@ramseyvoicestudio under the atoms apple I do not know if that is the voice box but it feels inflamated and thats where it hurts